La Dolce Vita
Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years for tax fraud. Now he faces a difficult choice: in which of his several Villas and Palazzos to serve his sentence!
The Commons Touch
Statues of British Prime Ministers Churchill and Thatcher are showing signs of wear because M.P.s touch the statues for luck when entering the House of Commons
Thatcher’s Canadian briefs revealed!
Briefs issued to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her 1983 visit to Canada provide fascinating glimpse into Britain’s view of Canadians
Giant App?
PlayMobility, after issuing a call-out for video footage for its “Legend Tracker” App, posted videos on YouTube purporting to show “Bigfoot” being observed by a group of Chinese tourists; but many denounce the video as a hoax or clever marketing ploy.
Faster, Higher, Stronger, Straighter?
Russia’s new punitive anti-gay laws provoke calls for an Olympic Boycott over fears that gay tourists and athletes could be fined or jailed
Re-emergence of the Pink Panther?
“Calling Inspector Clouseau!” Notorious “Pink Panther” gang strikes again stealing $53 million in jewels from the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes, France.
Robot Home-Invasion
Scientists predict that home robots will become common within 10 years
Cheaper than Laneway Housing?
BT is selling off iconic red telephone kiosks for £1950, a frugal option for Vancouver’s proposed mini “Laneway” housing?
“Rhinos-incest”: Heir necessity
A Cincinnati zoo will attempt to breed rare Sumatran rhino brother and sister in an effort to save the species from extinction.
Reef Madness
“Incoming!” US Airforce drops unarmed bombs, each carrying 2,000 pounds of concrete, on Great Barrier Reef
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 